Season 19 of America's Got Talent has reached an exciting point: the Quarterfinals where the competition gets tough. Four weeks of competition are underway this season, with 44 acts hoping to make it to the coveted finals. The judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel are back.
Quarterfinals 3, which aired on August 27, had a lot of talented acts, from singers to magicians to comedians. The fight was tough. Heidi Klum had the Golden Buzzer this week and she sent Dee Dee Simon straight to the finals of America's Got Talent.
Ten acts competed for America's votes, and only three reached the semifinals. Reid Wilson was the first to move ahead. Both the judges and the audience were moved by his performance.
Meanwhile, Kelsey Jane wowed Heidi with her aerial performance and became the second act to make it through. Finally, Learnmore Jonasi finished in third place. His humorous and relatable comedy set earned him a spot in the semifinals of America's Got Talent.
Quarterfinal 3 acts and Golden Buzzer highlights of America's Got Talent season 19
In Quarterfinal 3 of America's Got Talent, there were a lot of different kinds of performers, and each one brought something unique to the stage. The acts included:
- Boy band Menudo
- Magician Sam Huang
- Country duo The Reklaws
- Japanese dance group Sabrina
- Comedian Learnmore Jonasi
- Rock guitarist Maya Neelakantan
- Singer Reid Wilson
- Singer Dee Dee Simon
- Jelly Boy the Clown
- Singer Journeyy
The moment when Heidi Klum gave the Golden Buzzer to Dee Dee Simon was the highlight of the night. Her rendition of Lose Control left both the judges and the crowd in awe, earning her a standing ovation. Heidi said that Dee Dee deserved to go straight to the finals because of her vocal range, stage presence, and fearless performance.
Recap of the episode and acts advancing to the semifinals of America's Got Talent
The boy band Menudo started the night off by singing Party en California with lively Spanish verses. Magician Sam Huang then demonstrated his unique close-up magic tricks. The Reklaws, a country duo, performed the upbeat song Love Live the Night. Next was Sabrina, a Japanese dance group, who impressed the crowd with their improved costumes and choreography.
Moreover, Kelsey Jane's aerial silks routine stunned the audience, and Journeyy, a 9-year-old singer, surprised everyone with his version of Bob Marley's Three Little Birds. Comedian Learnmore Jonasi performed a hilarious set on the cultural differences between the United States and Zimbabwe. Then, Dee Dee Simon delivered a powerful performance on Love Control in America's Got Talent quarterfinal.
Maya Neelakantan, 11, rocked the stage with her take on a Metallica song, and Reid Wilson, 15, showcased his singing skills with a song titled Almost Is Never Enough by Ariana Grande. At the end of the night, Jelly Boy the Clown did a mix of comedy and sword swallowing.
Reid Wilson, Kelsey Jane, and Learnmore Jonasi made it to the semifinals, securing their spots as top acts of the week alongside Dee Dee Simon, who won the Golden Buzzer.
The last quarterfinal of America's Got Talent will take place on September 4, 2024, followed by the results announcement the next day. Fans can watch the episodes airing on NBC.